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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 6:08 pm
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Originally Posted by mcbg1
I am looking at my options for an upcoming flight to Thailand and I'm having trouble deciding between United and Cathay Pacific. I have no status with those airlines and I am not rich, so I will have to fly in economy. UA is about 500$ cheaper than Cathay (1000$ vs 1500$). However, if I booked with United, I would upgrade to E+ for the extra legroom since I'm pretty tall, which would cost another 350$. Would it be better to go with Cathay in that case since the cost would be pretty similar?
Not sure if you are planning additional UA flights within the next year, but if so, consider the E+ Annual Option for $425:

https://store.united.com/traveloptio...ry_id=UM_LEGRM

Covers a companion as well.

Note that if you fly on the 747, the E+ legroom increase isn't as great as on the 777.
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